Is it just me, or is the engine mount not quite symmetrical when looking at it end-on? It seems to be slightly asymmetrical on the drawings (plans) as well... strange.
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Phil
RV9A (SB)
Flying since July 2010!
Ottawa, Canada
Is it just me, or is the engine mount not quite symmetrical when looking at it end-on? It seems to be slightly asymmetrical on the drawings (plans) as well... strange.
... bit of built-in offset to keep the torque from your mighty Lycoming under control...
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Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
Should be about 3* right and 1* down if I remember correctly. The rear of the engine will be off to the port side so the center of the prop will be centerline of the airplane.
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Yep, its the wierdest thing to look at once you notice it. Also means you can't use the centerline of the engine as the centerline of the plane when doing cowl and baffle work.
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Chanler Childs
RV-8A
Empennage complete
Building wings
I remember the day I hung the engine on my 6A. My buddies had left and I was sucking down a beer with a smile on my face and then I noticed the engine was crooked Keyrap, how did I muff this up? My beer soaked brain finally kicked in and I figured it out.
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Gary "Seismo" Zilik
Pine Junction, Colorado
RV-6A N99PZ S/N 22993 SOLD
engine mount asymmetrical?
It's a little...
Keyrap, how did I muff this up? My beer soaked brain finally kicked in and I figured it out.
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